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Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,215

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,095

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelGenesisGenesisGenesisForte
Trim3.84.65.0 R-SpecSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,200 $44,500 $46,500 $17,495
Base Invoice $32,070 $41,204 $43,044 $16,660
Cargo tray 100 100 100 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       180
Leather seating surfaces       1,000
Sunroof       700
Universal garage door opener       70
Cargo tray 80 80 80 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       145
Leather seating surfaces       870
Sunroof       610
Universal garage door opener       55
Options (change) 100 100 100 2,025
Options (change) 80 80 80 1,740
Destination 875 875 875 695
Total Price $35,175 $45,475 $47,475 $20,215
Total Invoice $33,025 $42,159 $43,999 $19,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,048
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelGenesisGenesisGenesisForte
Trim3.84.65.0 R-SpecSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6385hp V8429hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7528, 17528, 17?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18235/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$35,175$45,475$47,475$20,215
Adjustments for Features-2,005-8,070-8,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,170$37,405$39,405$20,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,235$6,235$0
Total Invoice$33,025$42,159$43,999$19,095
Adjustments for Features-1,882-7,482-7,4790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,143$34,677$36,520$19,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,534$5,377$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelGenesisGenesisGenesisForte
Trim3.84.65.0 R-SpecSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
DVD-compatible player $0$0 
HD radio $50$50 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation system $600$600 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather accent trim $300$300 
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,125$10,190$10,190$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$8,070$8,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,882-7,482-7,4790

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Genesis vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
ModelGenesisForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in104.3 in
Length196.3 in178.3 in
Width74.4 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,825 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.3 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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